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   alteration

   /ˌɔːltəˈreɪʃn/

   noun

   • 1. the action or process of altering or being altered: "careful alteration of old buildings"

   Word Origin late Middle English: from Old French, or from late Latin alteratio(n-), from the verb alterare (see alter).

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   • 1. alterative adjective

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2. www.britannica.com › science › mutation-geneticsMutation | Definition, Causes, Types, & Facts | Britannica

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   3 days ago · Mutation, an alteration in the genetic material (the genome) of a cell of a living organism or of a virus that is more or less permanent and that can be transmitted to the cell’s or the virus’s descendants. The genomes of organisms are all composed of DNA, whereas viral genomes can be of DNA or RNA.

3. www.genome.gov › genetics-glossary › MutationMutation

   www.genome.gov › genetics-glossary › Mutation

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   3 days ago · Definition. 00:00. … A mutation is a change in the DNA sequence of an organism. Mutations can result from errors in DNA replication during cell division, exposure to mutagens or a viral infection. Germline mutations (that occur in eggs and sperm) can be passed on to offspring, while somatic mutations (that occur in body cells) are not passed on.

4. www.genome.gov › genetics-glossary › SubstitutionSubstitution - National Human Genome Research Institute

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   3 days ago · Definition. 00:00. …. Substitution, as related to genomics, is a type of mutation in which one nucleotide is replaced by a different nucleotide. The term can also refer to the replacement of one amino acid in a protein with a different amino acid.

5. www.genome.gov › genetics-glossary › Point-MutationPoint Mutation - National Human Genome Research Institute

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   3 days ago · A point mutation occurs in a genome when a single base pair is added, deleted or changed. While most point mutations are benign, they can also have various functional consequences, including changes in gene expression or alterations in encoded proteins.

6. quizlet.com › 398081711 › chapter-18-dna-mutation-and-repairChapter 18: DNA Mutation and Repair Flashcards | Quizlet

   quizlet.com › 398081711 › chapter-18-dna-mutation-and-repair

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   4 days ago · - Substitutions is the alteration of a single nucleotide in the DNA - Insertions/deletion is the addition or removal, respectively, of one or more nucleotide pairs -Encode proteins that may lead to a frame shift mutation, changes in the reading frame-Alter the amino acids encoded by nucleotides following the mutation, and so they generally have ...

7. www.merriam-webster.com › legal › material alterationMaterial alteration Definition & Meaning | Merriam-Webster Legal

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   5 days ago · The meaning of MATERIAL ALTERATION is an alteration made to an instrument that adds or deletes any provision or changes the rights and obligations of any party under it.

8. www.investopedia.com › terms › aAltered Check: Definition, Example, Liability - Investopedia

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   5 days ago · An altered check is a check or another negotiable instrument that has been materially and maliciously altered to effect a fraud. Usually, either the name of the...